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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> AUGUST 21,2000 <br /> • (#2596 Brenshell Homes, Continued) <br /> Nygard requested Weinberger address the issue of the holding ponds and the value they play in <br /> drainage. <br /> Weinberger stated the developer will be NURP ponds,which are designed to be sedimentation <br /> ponds. Weinberger stated this type of pond is generally required in most developments,with the <br /> ponds actually treating the water prior to it leaving the pond so it is cleaner than when it entered <br /> the pond. <br /> Stoddard requested the developer to keep the neighbors informed on the progress of this <br /> development, noting the members of the Planning Commission typically don't receive their <br /> packets until Thursday or Friday of the week prior. Stoddard stated Bonestroo is a large reputable <br /> consulting firm and will help to insure that the final plans are being complied with. Stoddard <br /> commented he does have a concern with the impact to the bluff, and repeated his request of City <br /> Staff to review the impact to the bluff in this area. <br /> Stoddard commented the Planning Commission is required to look at each application on their <br /> own basis,and requested City Staff look further at the impact this development will have on the <br /> surrounding area. <br /> Lindquist commented it is the responsibility of the Planning Commission to insure that the rights <br /> of the residents and the developers are preserved. Lindquist indicated the proposed plan does meet <br /> the City's Comprehensive Plan, with the property owner having the right to develop this property. <br /> Lindquist stated he would be in favor of this proposal since it does meet the City's standards. <br /> Hawn indicated she is in agreement with Lindquist. <br /> g q <br /> Nygard commented variances are based on a hardship inherent to the land, and in his view a <br /> hardship does exist in this case. <br /> Hawn stated outside of those two variances being requested,this proposal does meet all the City's <br /> requirements. Hawn stated in her opinion she does not see a reason not to approve the preliminary <br /> plat. <br /> John Dunn, 1131 Wildhurst, commented since engineering is not an exact science, he would like <br /> to see additional steps taken to insure proper grading and drainage for this development. Dunn <br /> requested he be provided with any new information the developer may have on this development. <br /> Stokes indicated they would be happy to cooperate with the neighbors. <br /> Lindquist moved,Kluth seconded,to recommend approval of Application#2596, Brenshell <br /> Homes, 1181 Wildhurst Trail, subject to the six conditions outlined in the August 17, 2000 <br /> Planner's Report,with the added condition that the trees be retained on all slopes on the <br /> east portion of Lots 2 and 3. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 1,Stoddard Opposed. <br /> Stoddard stated he voted in opposition to the motion because he feels there should be further <br /> research done on the impact to the bluff in this area. Stoddard stated in his opinion the Public <br /> Works Director and City Staff should review the adjoining area to determine the impacts of this <br /> • <br /> PAGE 17 <br />